Watchover with Jen and Calli: Recent Episodes
Jen and Calli
Come listen in as Jen (@jbuffyangel) and Calli (@callistawolf) discuss the CW tv show Arrow, the best ship on tv Olicity and all things that are on their minds. New episodes weekly. Be aware: this is a very spoiler friendly podcast and there might be some swearing. But we can promise a good, entertaining listen for all you Arrow and Olicity fans out there!
And now we’re caught up! Enjoy discussion of the Tortured Poets Department and Arrow Episode 5 in all its Lance family drama glory!
Enjoy our discussion of episode 2x04, more pre-TTPD Taylor Talk, and other pop culture tangents.
Enjoy our discussion of the Bridgerton season 3 trailer, (pre-TTPD) Taylor Talk, and Arrow 2x03
Thanks again to our listeners for being patient with episode delays. Enjoy our discussion of 2x02 and month-old pop culture topics lol
After a “the person who publishes the pod episodes has ADHD and has forgotten to publish recorded episodes in months” hiatus, we are back! Enjoy our first foray into season 2.
Our last episode before Christmas is a little different, Jen and Calli chat while Maddie is off being a Christmas elf. We talk about all manner of things, as per usual, but first we must ask: if you watched 90210, were you team Brenda or Team Kelli?
Enjoy two podcasts records for the price of one! Basically Maddie got busy and forgot to publish our last two records lol. Enjoy our November spiraling over Taylor and Travis, Golden Bachelor, and other topics.
Enjoy a many tangent-filled conversation ranging random celeb gossip to remembering 9/11 to the WGA and SAG strikes
Listen, if you know us, you already know dragging Steve is one of our favorite activities. Would we rather not have a reason to do it? Sure. But if the man is gonna give us fodder, we’ll take advantage of it. And boyyyyyyy did he give us fodder this week!
In this podcast we believe writers and actors should be paid a living wage. Otherwise, we don’t get the TV we love to talk about.
We get to episode 1x20 in our Arrow Rewatch aka the moment we are all Team Tommy and Oliver makes bad decisions.
It’s been a while, mainly due to our lovely editor’s procrastination, so we figured y’all were due a supersized BOGO episode. Two recording sessions in one! There’s so Arrow, there’s some Queen Charlotte, and so much more.
It’s another procedural episode of Arrow but with some important Olicity development. Call, Jen, and Maddie are back to discuss Arrow 1x17 (with only a small Taylor Swift tangent).
It’s another TSwift detour here on Watchover! So many things to discuss since Calli went to TWO nights of the Eras Tour in Vegas.
Helena’s back! We talk the return of our favorite batsh*t crazy season 1 love interest, the snooze fest that is McKenna, and more.
Truly impressive how many rabbit trails can be fit in a 40 minute conversation. We promise there’s so Arrow discussion in there.
It’s time for the Olicity chemistry test episode!!!! We’ve finally got to the fun part of season 1.
It’s finally here! OTA is officially formed. Jen, Calli, and Maddie get into the combo of OTA works so well, why we’re bored by flashbacks, and more.
The ladies get into the failure of the Laurel/Tommy/Oliver love triangle, the importance of the Olicity cafe scene, and more.
It’s Christmastime in Starling City!!! Time for further relitigation of Merlance, villain reveals, and rushing through the pre-Felicity on Team Arrow episodes. Jen, Calli, and Maddie break down this midpoint of the season so we can get to the good stuff soon.
It’s time for The Huntress! We get into the Helena Bertinelli mini-arc, the cringiest double date ever, and more.
Taylor Swift’s new album “Midnights” has released so naturally Jen, Calli, Maddie, and Silver had meet to breakdown the album…and also get into a little Arrow-adjacent talk by discussing Stephen Amell’s villain era.
It’s a quick episode as Maddie, Calli, and Jen break down the last time Arrow legitimately tried to make Laurel/Oliver work and some other stuff happened too.
Jen, Maddie, and Calli discuss the episode that changed everything for Arrow, the glorious beginnings of Olicity, and still sort through some feelings about what could have been with Tommy Merlyn.
In honor of the 10 year anniversary of the Arrow pilot, Jen and Calli brought in Maddie for extra snark (and organization) as they embark on a rewatch of the show.
This week we talk about Jen’s big mistake: watching the New Amsterdam season premiere. We also complain a bit about our husbands and lament on the tv we did and didn’t watch. We’re a mess, you guys. You should know that by now.
We’re back this week to talk about, well, everything. One of the topics that comes up is our former fearless leader ending up on TMZ for suing a squints at the tweet animal rescue. Steve, Steve, Steve. Not a good look. We weigh in that and so much more and for some reason the app doesn’t cut us off at an hour. Go figure!
We spend most of our time this week talking about the big news out of the UK. We’re not thrilled about the new guy (even less about his wife), but also recognize it’s not our circus and not our monkeys. And boy, does that ever feel good. 😅 It’s the end of an era however and we definitely have some feelings to share.
We’re on vacation with Maddie and Silver and this was the perfect opportunity to podcast IN PERSON! Thankfully we have Maddie here to rein us in and give us a format: 20 questions pertaining to ships and we had a BLAST going through our answers. This is two hours of unfiltered gushing over our ships so you KNOW it’s a good time.
We return the way we always do: grateful for the weekend and having a lot to say about what we’ve been watching. Plus everything that’s happened on social media. Plus what we’re packing for our trip next week. Plainly put, it’s a mess but it’s our mess. Stick around for when we wax poetic about the could-have-beens for Tommy Merlyn. #tommydeservedbetter #WEdeservedbetter
Are you surprised to hear we’re all over the map again this week? Well, we are. There’s a lot to discuss and we have a good time doing it. Also: Calli has an identity crisis over her romance novel preferences.
For a week that saw the announcement of the end of The Flash (FINALLY), we sure spend a lot of time talking about Bridgerton. Probably because filming for season 3 is in full swing and BTS pics are all over social media! Our conversation takes some, erm, interesting detours. Truly, this Ep is not to be missed.
A day late and maybe a couple of bucks short, we’re back to talk about what we’ve been watching and spend a little time on a certain blind item that popped up this week. As per usual, we have some thoughts to share.
We’re back this week with lots to talk about but first and foremost is New Amsterdam and how they are doing the Sharpwin shippers SO dirty!! Jen fills us in on her new puppy, we complain about shopping for Women’s clothes and are we really doing another season of Virgin River? Yes. Yes we are.
We spend the bulk of this week’s podcast discussing Stranger Things Vol 2. To say we’re pleased with how it turned out is an understatement. And not just because we were right in a couple of our predictions. We also discuss the latest tea out of Flash’s leading lady and it’s safe to say we are 100% Team Candice.
Jen is back from her whirlwind vacation and she brought a little viral friend with her. We talk about her adventures and then spend an unholy amount of time talking about Stranger Things (not a single Vol 2 spoiler tho!). Oh, and also what Taylor Swift songs could save us from Vecna.
Who’s blue? Not us! Not when there’s so much gossip and tv and such to discuss. This week, we talk about the revelation in Colton Haynes’ new tell-all, as well as Stranger Things, Kenobi and a surprisingly deep conversation regarding Under the Banner of Heaven.
So much tv to watch, so little time! We talk about it ALL in this episode. From New Amsterdam’s disappointing finale to the Depp/Heard trial to Obi-Wan Kenobi (don’t worry, no spoilers!). We have lots of thoughts on everything which is par for the course with us actually.
We’re all over the map this week. We talk about home improvement projects, Alaska, vacations, Top Gun and cute men name (unfortunately) Glenn, TV and Tera’s and staircase murderers. You know, that all almost rhymed! Anyhow. Come along with us and embrace the chaos.
Okay so maybe we weren’t dead but we did take the last two weeks off. And now we’re back! We have a lot of TV to discuss like Selling Sunset and the new Staircase show on HBOMax. We also talk the new Marvel movie and Wanda’s whole… thing. And you best believe we address the implosion of the CW. Whew!! So much to talk about!
Yep, Calli is doing something she’d say she’d never do. Reading Reylo fanfic. Okay, it’s a romance novel but it did used to be fic. So it counts. We also discuss This Is Us a bit (mostly Jen ranting about how unlikeable some of these characters are!). So really, we’re all over the place. As per usual.
We discuss Netflix’s latest garbage fire: The Ultimatum and you guys. It is beyond messy. We can’t even say we liked it but apparently we had plenty to say about it. We also hit on other TV news and such so you don’t want to miss it!
We’re still on a Bridgerton kick this week as we discuss some of the “wankier” parts of the fandom. Which ship is hating on another, what opinions are both valid and yet also wrong? Are you Team Eloise or Team Penelope or are or you just Team Let’s All Get Along? This is a good one, folks. We have a lot to say!
We are finally ready to talk all things spoilery about Bridgerton season two! Join us to to see what we agree on (and what we don’t) and hear our reactions to some of the most pivotal moments from the show. Do you love Benedict as much as Calli? Do you miss Simon as much as Jen? Join us, won’t you?
Talk of the newest season of Bridgerton dominates this week’s podcast (not to worry, there’s no real spoilers discussed!) but we do manage to hit on other topics including what we’re watching lately and we did manage a bit of Arrow talk to boot so this is a stacked episode, you guys!
Who’s afraid of the big bad bat?? Not us. We spend most of our time talking Batman. ALL the Batmen. And why the new Batman is top shelf. Turns out, focusing on Bruce makes a great movie. Who knew! We also talk some Bridgerton and also manage to dive into Taylor Swift (shocker). It’s a good time.
We’re back this week, discussing parenting and war and oh yeah, television! Love is Blind is the big topic and we have a lot to say about season two, namely about how Shake is a terrible person and Deepti is a queen. Ahem.
Heyo! We’re back this week with a new episode talking about all the TV and movies we’ve watched lately. From the Olympics clear on up through the Oscar nominations. We have a lot of thoughts on everything, apparently? In this oversized Ep. Happy Weekend, everyone!
Our very own Disney Princess, Maddie, joins us for this very special episode where we discuss a VERY important topic: Hot Disney Guys (and Gals). It’s all very scientific. We also learn some things about each other in the process. So tell us: who’s your favorite Disney hottie?
We talked about anything and everything, as per usual. Especially this last week’s New Amsterdam and the horror show that is Joss Whedon’s PR nightmare. We also discussed, Ted Lasso, Netflix’s Cheer, and Calli has a new show recommendation. Oh, and, what’s your favorite Taylor Swift album? For now, at least, before she re-records another. 😉
Hey guys! We’re back to discuss all the things, including school/COVID woes, the new season of Cheer on Netflix, David Ramsay’s possible new show and The Witcher. We also spend a lot of time remembering the cartoon characters who played a part in our sexual awakenings. (Bambi’s dad, anyone??) It’s a lot.
Hey everyone! This week we talk about the CW news and, most importantly, the Yellowstone finale. Beth and Rip 5eva and we FINALLY care about Kayce!
We’re back to send off this year by discussing Yellowstone, what we’ve watched recently and hang in there for the moment Calli discovers Betty White passed away. REAL GOOD TIMES, folks! Take this year and shove it.
We’ve got a HUMONGOUS episode this week! Since we’ll be taking a break next week for the holiday, we recommend splitting this one up to stretch out the podcast-y goodness. We tackle our favorite (and least favorite) Christmas movies and songs. We also take some time to discuss current tv and even manage to gripe about Barry. So on brand for us! Join us and feel the holiday cheer. 😉
For a week with no tv, we sure had a lot of tv to discuss! Jen rages about the Sex and the City reboot, Calli fills her in on Yellowstone and we gush about hot Jane Austen heroes. All in a week’s work, we say.
…and simmering with rage for Barry Allen (as per usual). This week we talk at length about Netflix’s soapy reality show, Selling Sunset (#TeamChrishell!) but we also make time to dish on New Amsterdam. Calli also gushes about the books she’s been reading and we finish up by trashing Barry and enjoying ourselves far too much.
Welcome to out Thanksgiving episode. We dish on the holiday, from football to food. But, of course, we also hit on some TV talk… mostly Yellowstone and Ted Lasso. Happy holidays, everyone!
This weeks episode is dedicated to Taylor Swift, that maestro of music and the author of more Olicity-favored songs than we can shake a stick at. We go through how we became fans and how amazing her recent success is, given all that’s gone on in her professional past. Even if you aren’t a fan (yet), it’s worth a listen. And if you are… we’ll you’re in for a treat!
We talk about the explosive Yellowstone season 4 premiere as well as New Amsterdam (they fired the wrong people!) and You (Joe is a master manipulator!) and Ted Lasso (Roy and Keeley are so shippable!). Stick around for more Arrow season 2 discussion. We don’t hate Sara! Never did!
We spend the bulk of the episode talking about Arrow if you can believe it. Memories of times gone by and how the Lauriver fans were never, ever, not-once right about anything. Good times.
We’re a few days late but no matter, it just means we have that much more to discuss. That includes another zesty round of Barry Bashing. You knew we’d find a way to fit that in! Who’s ready for Yellowstone to return? NOT US! 😅
This week we talk about everything and I do mean everything. From COVID boosters to on-set safety issues to how much we dislike Iggy and Bloom, we hop from topic to topic in our usual way. It’s fun. I promise.
We talk about a lot of different shows this week, including New Amsterdam, SVU, and, of course, Arrow. Speaking of which: Happy 9th Anniversary to Arrow! Friendly reminder that you are allowed to celebrate whatever aspects of the show you enjoyed the most. Ahem.
We’re back this week to talk about all the things we’re watching lately. Calli convinces Jen to give Netflix’s Midnight Mass a shot, we talk over Jen’s binge of New Amsterdam where she’s discovered the origins of the “Casper” nickname, and we both express much relief that Arrow never killed off Felicity, where most other shows would have. Phew! Bullet dodged!
Okay, fair warning that most of our conversation this week is about New Amsterdam and Sharpwin. We discuss some of our binge as well as the season four premiere episode. We sprinkle in some Olicity and Emily Bett too so fret not!
That’s right. We’ve both joined the “Dam Fam”. While Calli is plowing through eps full throttle, Jen is taking. A more leisurely approach which you know me and we’ll be discussing the show for a good while. We also discuss Arrow and other shows and how much the school pick up thing is RIDICULOUS.
This week, we discuss a little bit of everything, including Netflix’s Clickbait, our condolences to Lucifer fans, our congrats to New Amsterdam fans, why we feel so protective of Arrow and Olicity and OH YEAH, have you started Yellowstone yet?? WHY NOT.
This week we discuss Calli’s COVID woes, Jen’s water baby, Stephen’s head-shaking podcast decisions, the Yellowstone trailer and other TV talk. It’s good. I promise.
In this weeks (slightly late) extra long episode, we tackle episodes 2x05 and 2x06 (especially 2x06!) of Arrow and the brilliance of Oliver’s realization of his feelings for Felicity. We also discuss Kat returning as Mia to The Flash, the upcoming season of Yellowstone, and other goodies. You don’t want to miss it!
We’re back to talk about what we’ve been watching. What we liked (Dr. Death!), what we didn’t like (Heels!), and what we don’t watch but are curiously invested in (New Amsterdam!). Join us. It’s a hoot.
We’re back with our 100th episode and what better to discuss than the veritable avalanche of Olicity script goodness that Marc Guggenheim has gifted us with this week? Turns out the fandom is very far from dead (just like Oliver).
The Olympics are happening and we have some thoughts. We also weigh in on some reality tv goodness and spend a good deal of time reminiscing about Arrow season 2 goodness. As you do.
We’re back after a week away on family vacations. We have a lot to unpack (ha!), so if you want to skip the stories, you’ll want to fast forward the ENTIRE first hour of the episode. We spend the rest of the time snarking about Westallen, discussing Virgin River, and indulging in some Arrow season 5 nostalgia. Trust me, you won’t want to miss THAT.
We’re back this week to talk about all the shows we’ve been watching or will be watching, Jen gets a visual shock and Calli gets a shake (earthquake!), and we remember Arrow 2x02. Lots to talk about!!
We’re back this week to dish all the gossip that rippled through CW fandom this week, from Stephen’s airplane tantrum to Jared’s tweet tantrum. There was so much to discuss! Don’t worry though, we manage to talk some Arrow and Olicity, waxing poetic over the wonder that was season 2!
We’re back with another episode and Calli has a bone to pick about summer school. Also featured: more fandom policing discussion and who we think Olicity should double date with!
Jen’s Arrow rewatch finally brought her to season 2. Let the shipping commence! We discuss that as well as what we’re watching now and what we WILL be watching whenever new seasons finally drop. Don’t miss the banter!
This week we’re discussing people’s tendency to try to tell people who they can and can’t ship... or worse, when they try to shame and bully them about it. None of its cool, y’all. Also: what did we watch this week and did we just recast Gone With the Wind with modern actors??
The big Friends reunion went up on HBO Max this week and we have things to say about America’s favorite sitcom. We also discuss what other shows and pop culture happenings pulled our attention this week. Look, we finally have a schedule!
Real life has loosened its grip on us long enough so that we can podcast and the best news is: we now have a schedule! Catch new eps weekly! For now we dish Shadow and Bone, vax talk and why some men shave their heads in order to look like potatoes.
We’re back, this time dishing all things British Monarchy! Calli finally finished season 4 of The Crown so we have that to discuss and just in time because Harry and Meghan just gave a BOMBSHELL interview that absolutely must be talked about. So we do. Come have a listen!
Join us as Jen fills Calli on all that she’s missed on social media while she’s on a self-imposed fast. Technical difficulties abound but we manage to rise above. Sort of. Better luck next time! Oh and Joss Whedon is the WORST.
We’re back to discuss the Arrow spin-off (finally) getting officially passed over (and therefore nuked). We also talk about Netflix’s Virgin River and The Crown! Listen, we have some opinions, y’all. It gets spicy!
We hope everyone had happy and safe holidays! We’re back and ready to discuss the utter revelation that is Bridgerton, a new series on Netflix. And boy, do we have some thoughts! You all knew we would. 😉
We discuss many things this episode but there is one large message to take away here: the CW doesn’t know how to end their shows originally anymore. Also: queer-baiting is deplorable and Dawson Leery is always the worst.
We’re back and talking about some more vintage Arrow goodness, namely 1x14 & 1x15. But we also discuss other things including the superfine Alexander Ludwig and his relation to one Mr. Amell!
Hi, fam! We’re back after a bit of a break and ready to talk about more of Jen’s season 1 rewatch. We also talk Yellowstone and other shows and how much we hate distance learning. Is there a vaccine yet???
Our sympathies to The 100 fandom brought about this topic: what are some of the worst series finales and who hurt these showrunners? Also: we talk about the Arrow spinoff and why no one should hold their breath on it.
Welcome back! Jen returns from vacation to dish on Arrow episodes 8&9 of season 1 and as usual, we can’t help but talk beyond into season 2 a bit. We also talk about what shows have us wagging our chins right now, especially Selling Sunset and Yellowstone!
Jen is still rewatching season one with her daughter and folks... it’s rough. She offers up some thought on it, Calli chimes in and, spoiler alert, Laurel is still very much an issue! Also: Watch Selling Sunset on Netflix! It’s a HOOT.
Jen is rewatching all of Arrow, starting with season 1. So we’re going through the experience and discussing our take aways from those early episodes. Warning: it’s mostly “what the heck were they thinking with Laurel??”
Hi everyone! Yes, we do talk about a lot more than Taylor Swift’s new album (but seriously, you need to go listen to it). Jen rants about Blindspot and we discuss tv show tropes that we really loathe. Also, we laugh a lot. The world needs laughter right now (and Taylor Swift).
It’s been a hot minute since our last podcast but we swear we have good reasons for that! We have returned, talking about current events (fandom and otherwise) as well as answering some questions from you guys!
We come together today to gripe about some things and celebrate others. We vent about salty DCTV fandoms (you know who you are) and the modern ratings system and what about Batwoman? All very curious. It’s a shorter episode but we enjoy ourselves as we always do. Join us!
We’re back with a total Q&A style podcast, featuring a few voice messages! As per usual we do ramble quite a bit but we feel sure that you will all enjoy what we have to ramble about (yes, Jen does go off on a Barry rant!).
We’re joined by our good friend Maddie today as we discuss our most favorite Arrow moments off all time... and the worst. Have a listen and see if you agree with us, or if you disagree! Either way, find us on Twitter after the show and let us know your opinions!
We return with a new podcast host and a few new bells and whistles! What better time to try it out and answer some listener questions as well as discuss what we’re watching and why is Steve so drunk all the time??
Jen finally finished watching Lost this week so we are getting together to discuss it. We also do a little ranting too, so you won't want to miss that. Stay safe! Stay home!
We're still isolated but that's not stopping us from binging anything and everything Netflix has to offer. Namely? Tiger King. We talk at length at this absolute dumpster fire of a documentary series (that you should go watch as soon as possible). We also dish a little on our favorite Olicity scenes. Join us! We're lonely!
If you'll pardon our virtual dust (we have several technical issues today!), we have a podcast for you to enjoy while you're doing your self-isolation like the good citizens you are! We talk about ALL the things. Olicity, Arrow, movies, tv shows, our spouses, the pandemic... Listen along if you're feeling lonely!
We return to dish on so many things... the recent convention in Chicago and what our lovely leads had to say about our beautiful ship, the Netflix sensation "Love is Blind", Brandon Routh being a puppy and so much more. We crack ourselves up, as per usual, and hope we can crack you up too!
We return from a small break to discuss a few Arrow-related things as well as dish on what we're watching now and have a little belated Oscars discussion as well. We're all over the place, guys! But we promise, it's all in good fun. 😉
The #Arrow finale aired tonight and because our listeners hate, they voted to have us record tonight. Apologies in advance that we aren't at our best and most pithy, but surely there will be more to say in the coming days. But for now, come listen to our breakdown in real time.
We weigh in one last time before #Arrow is over and through with our thoughts going into the finale. We discuss that there are spoilers but there are NO spoilers revealed during this episode so no worries there! We do discuss what we'd like to see and warning you all now: it gets a little petty.
Tonight was the big backdoor pilot for #Arrow's spinoff, Green Arrow and the Canaries. We discuss the episode and what worked versus what didn't work so well. Also: Stephen's newest podcast is discussed We're so close to the end, folks!
So, that happened. We know it's hard to see it (and even harder to understand what the frick is going on half the time) but we did expect this, right? This is what we think it all means, why it's okay and how our ship will still get a happy ending*.
(*happiness is in the eye of the beholder, obvs)
Is #Arrow back yet? No? Okay, then we're gonna talk about Star Wars some more. We're joined by Jenn from Just About Write for a lively discussion of what makes the Mandalorian so good, what is so disappointing about Rise of Skywalker and what is UP with the British Monarchy??
It's post-Christmas and no one knows what day it is but here we are with a podcast. We discuss Rise of Skywalker (spoiler warning!) and also a little Arrow fandom nonsense. It's mostly just us being us for a good hour and a half. Happy Holidays!
We're all here together, shipping this beautiful couple on this amazing (and frustrating) show. We are family, in a way. And sometimes family disagrees. But we can still try some kindness and respect, right? We discuss some fandom drama and our thoughts on it.
We're a little underwhelmed with #CrisisonInfiniteEarths, if we're being honest. Which makes sense when you understand that first and foremost we are #Arrow🏹 and Oliver Queen fans! All others need not apply! We break it down and yeah, we rant a bit. It's our way.
So... that happened. It was a tad bit earlier than we expected but remember... we did expect this! And now we're starting to get ideas of how this might be fixed. We discuss that and work through our feels. It'll be okay, fam, we're in this together!
The Olicity fandom is eating well these days and we're here to discuss it all (and maybe diffuse some of the pre-Crisis tension out there!). The show may be ending, but we have plenty to rejoice about... at least until next week. We also ask a bunch of listener questions and do a little ranting. #onbrand
Another emotional week on #Arrow as Oliver helps his friends and family come to terms with his impending death and we get all up in our feels about the whole thing. Again. This will probably be the norm from here. Crisis, here we come!
We don't have the greatest of news for Arrow fans this week but then... if you've been listening to us, its no different than we've been saying for the last year. Still, we walk through the why's of what's going to happen to Oliver Queen in this year's crossover. And why its not the end of the world (or him!).
We are back after the week's hiatus to talk about the latest Arrow ep and what worked (family dynamics!) and what didn't (Laurel!) and how there's a glimmer of hope for a brighter future for our favorite heroes. You must tune in to hear this one.
What an emotional episode Arrow gave us with 8x04 and we are here to break it down and discuss our most favorite bits (and there's a little ranting because, come on, it's US) and mostly, we thought it was a great episode (though it might have been better had they included more Felicity into it, just sayin').
Today was a GREAT news day in the Arrow fandom and we're here to document and revel in it. We discuss the return of the infamous Emily Bett Rickards and also answer some questions from listeners and basically just have a lot of fun being happy about Arrow again!
We are joined again by Maddie as we return after losing last week's podcast to technical difficulties. It's a short episode but we have some great developments to discuss. Basically? Season 8 is fanfiction, friends. We're living the dream!
The last season of Arrow is here and we (along with our good friend Maddie) discuss what happened and what we think about what's happening. All in all, those who watched it think it was a solid episode but Calli is still holding firm on her decision not to watch. 😉
The title says it all. As passionate Arrow fans, nothing annoys us more than the red condom wearing jerk who gets away with everything while being the cause of some pretty gnarly events on our own show. This episode is cathartic, where we shout out our frustrations into the void... if you are a fan of Barry Allen, maybe skip this one? If you feel like we do, by all means, listen on!
We're back! And we swear our return has nothing to do with the unprecedented amount of Arrow news that hit the internet, TOTAL coincidence. But we discuss the latest news before diving into a SUPER fun topic: our favorite songs for #Olicity!
It's been a hot minute, but we're back! We're talking about some of the buzz about season 8 so far and our thoughts on what has been said and what we think will happen and why the ending we see coming makes perfect sense for Arrow.
Another year, another SDCC in the can. Despite not attending themselves, Jen and Calli still have some opinions on the goings on, particularly as pertains to Arrow, Olicity and the flashforward crew. What can we expect from season 8? And also, what the HECK did they do to Veronica Mars? Again, the girls have some opinions on how some showrunners view shipping. It's a lively episode!
The ladies (plus Maddie!) are back after a longer-than-anticipated break and they have a lot to talk about! Arrow news, Bachelorette drama and how Stranger Things season 3 was the best season yet.
After several weeks and quite a few technical malfunctions, the ladies (plus Maddie!) return with a new podcast! And though this particular episode had to be cut a little short (MORE technical problems, ugh!), we had a great time talking about Arrowverse cast shenanigans, more Lauriver shade, some tv show recommendations and MORE. So give us a listen and join in the fun.
And so endeth our watch... Game of Thrones aired their series finale tonight and we had some thoughts about the events therein. We also rant and rave about a few other things because if there's one thing we're allergic to it's staying on topic. But mostly, we're #TeamDrogon.
Arrow ended their seventh season with what could very well have been a series finale. We discuss the end and how satisfying we found it (and why we found it satisfying!) and we also rant a bit about Game of Thrones which is considerably LESS satisfying right now. And Calli makes Jen cry a couple times.
Tonight we're talking endgame. No, not the super-successful Avengers movie... we think that podcast is lost forever. This time we're talking SHIPPING endgame. When the plan A couple is endgame vs when the plan changes vs when the plan SHOULD have changed. There's a lot of permutations here, folks. And lots of ship talk.
In the penultimate episode of season 7, Oliver must confront his moral code one last time. And it's a doozy. Plus, TOMMY! Also, we discuss Game of Thrones and our bottom line is basically, DRACARYS, DANY! Then we go back to Arrow cuz that's what we do.
Arrow appears to be limping into the homestretch with this little more than mediocre offering. Sure, it accomplishes some much needed plot developments, but at what cost? (Dinah Drakes ever-eroding character, apparently.) We talk our way through the episode and ultimately mourn only two more episodes with Felicity Smoak.
John Diggle finally gets a decent episode focused on his character, full of all sorts of juicy backstory information. Don't get us wrong, we love it, but we feel we should have gotten this, oh, FIVE YEARS AGO. Also: #SmoaknHawke is literal fire, Felicity isn't dying and Barry Allen remains the worst.
It's Canaries everywhere in this episode and... we liked it? Like... a lot? What is happening?? Seriously though, Arrow delivered a solid episode filled with girl power, women supporting women (and calling them out when the need arose) and some of the best Olicity domesticity we've seen since season 6. Join us for our rambling about redemption, stay for our gushing over NBC's Good Girls!
It's hard to accept something when it's such a shock, so terrible to consider. But we have done just that with Emily leaving the show and what that means for Olicity and Felicity and Arrow in general going forward. So where are our heads at? Join us and listen to us work through the particulars. There's a light at the end of this very long (20 year) tunnel, we're sure of it.
So the worst possible thing has happened... we are losing Emily and Felicity before the end of the show. It's just ten episodes but it may as well be 100 for the hole in our hearts. Join us as we try to process ourselves through the stages of grieving and search for that elusive silver lining.
We have a lot to talk about tonight, starting with Jane the Virgin (a show, admittedly, neither of us really watch) and finishing with the episode description for 7x18 with a nice healthy middle of TOMMY MERLYN. Yes, we make it work, just like we always do. Aren't you a little curious?
Okay, so it wasn't the most incredible of episodes. We've had so many of those lately that we've gotten used to them. But 7x17 had some useful exposition and we got a Big Bad reveal that genuinely surprised and pleased us. But we do miss those flash forwards. Because we love our OTA v.2.0. It reminds us of the Sweet Valley Saga. Just... listen. And you'll see.
Better late than never! We talk about the all-flashforward episode, "Star City: 2040". It was... AMAZING. We officially love and protect Mia Smoak, Connor Hawke and William Clayton-Harris-Queen-Smoak. They are our children and we want to see a lot more of them in the future!
There's been oodles of speculation about Arrow's future and the future beyond Arrow... will there be a spin off? What does this mean for Arrow's finale? Will Oliver die? What will Watchover become after the show is done? All good questions. And we mostly stay on topic while discussing it. Until we don't.
Holy frak! What an episode that was! We were not expecting "Training Day" to be one of the strongest eps of the season but here we are. And to make it even better, we were left with the most tantalizing promo for the next episode to come along since the 3x20 first dropped. So we have a lot to say and very little of it will make sense. But we do it with passion!
We continue our discussion from yesterday, about the ending of Arrow, what it means going forward, what we should worry about and what isn't worth our time. We'll get through this together, fanmily!
Stephen Amell shared some huge and somewhat devastating news with fans today: Arrow would be ending after 10 episodes in season 8. That means we're looking down the last 18 episodes of the whole show and Jen and Calli have some thoughts about it. This is part one of a two part podcast episode, including our rawest emotions and reactions to this news.
The episode was all about brothers and sisters but the take-away is that these flashforwards are a MAJOR bummer. What's the story with Oliver and Felicity and their poor family?? For people who don't care to guess, we sure do a lot of guessing! Also: Oscar Fashion. It's a week late, but when Maddie is joining us, it's never a bad time to talk sequins on the red carpet!
This episode tackles the topic of shipping... and the horrible practice of judging shippers. We even discuss the somewhat taboo topic of shipping real life people together. There's a lot of hypocrisy out there when it comes to shipping and when people disagree, things tend to get personal and sensitive. This one might get a little controversial, be forewarned! But as always, we have a good time. Isn't that the most important thing?
How important is Felicity Smoak to Arrow? From fans perspective, the show's perspective, the writers perspective, etc? The answer is VERY! That said, for an episode about Felicity Smoak we do spend a lot of time talking about Canaries. It'll all make sense why when you listen, we promise!
While Arrow has never actually had a love triangle between Oliver, Felicity and Laurel, it's safe to say their fans don't acknowledge that. In this installment, we discuss the ins and outs (pun!) of the Lauriver love scene from 1x22 and the first Olicity love scene in 3x20. How were these two scenes different? And why do those differences matter (and believe us, THEY DO)?
Happy Valentine's Day, listeners! We are sending all of you big mushy pink hearts filled with the best chocolate. And we're also giving you an ep where we rant about the haters, defend the choices of women to be or not to be mothers, and argue about which Chris is the best. How did we get from haters to Chris'? You'll have to listen to find out.
Arrow's longstanding episode 13 curse is broken! At least for this season. 7x13 delivered us an amazing episode, start to fantastic finish and so many of Jen and Calli's predictions came true that they feel a little lightheaded. Someone got a glass of wine we can revive them with? #OLICITYBABY
Just who is Blackstar? Maya? Mia? Jen and Calli dive deep into the parentage possibilities and, no surprise to anyone, determine there's only really one VIABLE answer. Doesn't mean Arrow might not try to pass off some other alternative but when it comes to the story that makes the most sense, Mia has to be an Olicity baby!
In this episode, Jen and Calli dive in to the problems with Arrow as a whole... and how those problems have been around since the very beginning. How does a fan reconcile themselves with the problems in a show they love? Can they? Should they? All good questions.
It's the big Arrow 150th episode, "Emerald Archer". Was it a love letter to fans? Did the milestone episode miss the target or was it a bullseye? And why do Jen and Calli often differ from average fandom reaction when it comes to episodes like this? Listen in and see what they have to say.
Jen and Calli spend the 20th episode of their podcast discussing last night's Arrow. What worked, what didn't, when will Curtis die? Is Oliver Jesus? And more. A lot more. They had a lot to say, apparently.
The podcast has a very special guest, jewelry designer PeggiLi! Her creations have shown up in multiple television shows and movies, including, yep you guessed it, ARROW! Felicity Smoak herself has worn many earrings and necklaces crafted by Peggy herself and we got an exclusive with her to discuss how she got her start in the business, what drew her to Arrow, and what her opinions on season 7 storylines is.
After winter hiatus, the show is finally back but it's a somewhat underwhelming return, featuring the story of Oliver's long-lost sister, Emiko. But it's not all bad. No seriously! It's not! Also: never argue with haters. Don't be like Jen.
In our last winter hiatus podcast, we take the opportunity to rant about some things that pertain to the show and fandom. Ranting is good for you! It releases tension! So join us as we vent our frustrations. We also answer some questions from listeners and, you guessed it, have a pretty good time.
With one week left to go in Arrow's winter hiatus, Jen and Calli discuss some of their favorite Olicity scenes from episodes past. Also: see what the girls think will come in 7b and our top tips for attending fan conventions. It gets real, y'all.
The podcast gets shaken up when a guest, @LipstickandWifi, joins us to talk... FASHION! It's awards season and there's a lot of Golden Globes red carpet fashion to discuss and the girls also chat about their favorite Felicity Smoak looks throughout the seasons. Join us, it's a hoot!
After a bit of a break over the holidays, Jen and Calli return to the podcast to answer some questions to their Twitter and discuss, well, whatever comes to mind. Of particular interest: s7 storylines and whether Arrow will end with season 8 or not.
Amidst all the holiday hustle and bustle, Jen and Calli set aside some time to talk.... about a LOT of stuff. This is our longest episode yet, discussing everything from holiday preparation to the stickier moments in Olicity's relationship to what are the best shows to binge and ships to ship. WHEW! Listening to this one will give you something to keep you busy while wrapping presents!
Now that we're fully in the dreaded winter hiatus, we have a little more freedom to talk about more than just what's going on each week on Arrow. In this episode, we talk about the origins of Olicity, namely season 1 and 2, but with some chatter of later moments. Join us!
Apparently, the girls aren't done talking about the DCTV crossover yet! They talk specifically about Oliver, about his heroism, about why he's being vilified and how there's actually a story reason for it... and it's very biblical.
Well. THAT took a turn! But Jen and Calli muddle through the muck and grime and actually come to a fairly reasonable explanation and outcome for WHAT THE HECK IS HAPPENING TO OLIVER QUEEN. Don't miss it.
The reactions for the second night of the Elseworlds crossover (Arrow based, of course) are much different than those for the first night! And for very good reason! Jen and Calli have a lot to talk about now that Olicity are back on solid ground again.
The first episode of the Elseworld's crossover event has aired and Jen has Some Thoughts. Calli is amused. Questions from listeners are answered and ranting happens and fun is had.
Another highly anticipated episode and another instance of some disappointed reactions. Jen & Calli process through their thoughts and get down to what they didn't (and what they did) like about the episode.
If there is one character who hasn't gotten their due on Arrow, it's John Diggle. Jen and Calli have high hopes that he'll finally get the story he deserves. Also: discussions include the upcoming new Arrow episode, Game of Thrones and The Haunting of Hill House!
She's Arrow's most divisive character, and she's also been the most uneven character. Jen and Calli discuss Laurel Lance, from season 1 through season 4 of Arrow (with a special mention for the 100th episode in season 5!).
Jen and Calli share their reactions for the much hyped episode, "The Slabside Redemption", including their thoughts on Ben Turner, Stan the Fan and that mumble-mouth, Diaz.
Jen and Calli discuss Arrow 7x06, "Due Process". They have some things to say about Black Siren, John Diggle and, of course, how amazing Felicity Smoak's season 7 storyline is!
Jen and Calli discuss Lord of the Rings, including their mutual disdain for Frodo and the significance of the heroes journey. They also answer a question from a listener and only ramble a little bit (but it's about Diggle so it's all good).
Join us as we discuss Arrow 7x05: "The Demon". We talk all things that excite (or disgust us), including Felicity and her friendship with Black Siren and Oliver finally realizing that splitting himself was a poor choice.